Many years ago the Jumbo Jet dominated major airports across the US, and seeing domestic flights operated by the 747 was the norm... But today, United and Delta are the last US carriers to operate the 747 on commercial routes. Both are set to retire the iconic American-made jetliner by the end of this year. (www.youtube.com) Plus d'info...

The iconic 747 will always remain as the queen of the skies for many years to come. It's precious history and engineering marvel doesn't come close to any aircraft of its time since 1969. It will always be remembered much and loved much by aviation enthusiasts like myself who love Boeing jetliners.

My only flights on a 747 were not domestic, rather international to Europe in 1981 for an after college work/play trip. The return leg the KLM flight out of Amsterdam was oversold and we got bumped up to 1st Class w/o charge. SWEET ! i can still remember the awestruck "ME" cutting my own Filet Mignon steak with stainless steel cutlery, and drinking a Bordeaux out of real glass stemware!Yes, it was on a seat tray in front of me, but it had a white tablecloth covering it, and what I would call 'pestering' service by the gracious and beautiful attendants. 36 years, and I can still taste every bite! Bon Voyage 747 !

The 747 captured my imagination as a child. It's something to do with the sleek hump up front. There is a mystic and sexiness about it that other no other plane has. I, for one, will miss it.

Trying to eject the joy/sorrow of others is unfortunately how our current society works. Lower others altitude to raise your own until one day you realize you need to pull up your own life and let others fly their own plan.

It's definitely sad to see the iconic 747 go, and I just can't understand the lack of compassion from so many people (especially here on FlightAware). Do they not realize the historical significance? Maybe these newcomers don't have the same passion for aviation.

Fact is - who ever the President of the United States is (next as the remodel will take at least six years by all estimates)...they will fly on a 747. I can not think of a better symbol for national pride.

If we still have anything to be proud about with all the stuff Trump/Pence is doing to what was great about this county. Heck, in 6 years we might still be digging out from the aftermath of the war with North Korea or Venezuela. Venezuela? Yeah he's threatening to invade Venezuela now.

First ride in an airplane was a Pan Am 747. Airplane brings back memories of my childhood, spending time with my family and visiting others. I will miss this iconic machine. Thanks for the memories!!!!

I remember flying on the rope-start 747 going into ORD at Mach-snot. It was so loud in the cockpit you needed earplugs. But, it was exhilarating. Someday, when we're flying the trans-Pacific routes in mega-stretched 737 'ultra Maxx' jets, we'll still look back and remember this grand old lady.

Except KLM is slowly phasing them out and BA has the largest fleet of the oldest airframes remaining so it won't be long before all of the 400s are done. Even if the turn into BCFs they still won't last long.

It's up to the 800s to continue on and then we'll see what the markets are like in another 20 years..

illkerio- I started flying the 747-100 in 1972. Just an awsome feat of aviation.Flew the generations of the 747. The 100, 200, the SP, to the 400. Just want to put a shout out to her creator...the late Joe Sutter who was the creator of the B-747. He was brilliant in his design. Boeing didn't know if it would work but I remember the "Roll-Out". Then were the test flights and she exceeded all expectations Thank you, Joe. You made aviation history! RIP, my friend.

It's not pathetic at all, it's just that a lot of people do not get worked up over an old airplane. In addition, there is the over-reporting of it's passing. I personally would be far more interested in an RV14.

If one has ever had a love affair with and aircraft, which most aviators do, mine would be the B-747. There is an awesome romance that one feels. Not only looking at her beauty on the ground but feeling her strength and power in the air. She will be an icon in aviation history.

It is my understanding from conversations with some UA staff last week that UA will retire its entire 747-400 fleet this Autumn. The HKG to SFO route has already been changed to brand new 777-300ER aircraft featuring their Polaris business class as of last March.

I still marvel as I recall standing on the LIRR platform at Valley Stream watching a string of '47s on approach to JFK, and wondering how anything so huge could stay in the air at that speed. They were as magic.

Many years ago the Jumbo Jet dominated major airports across the US, and seeing domestic flights operated by the 747 was the norm... But today, United and Delta are the last US carriers to operate the 747 on commercial routes. Both are set to retire the iconic American-made jetliner by the end of this year.